wrasses for 150 gallon

[RobE]

I recently acquired a 150gal tank (48x24x30). I would like to add a few wrasses to the tank and was looking for some suggestions. I am basically starting fresh except for a green anthias and white tail tang. It is also going to be a mixed reef so they have to be reef safe. I would like to know what species would do well together and how many in a tank this size. Thanks in advance.

 

[jdthomas24]

Man to choose from- my favs are leopard. hawian flame and scotts fairy.

 

[RobE]

Very nice suggestions. I am a little leary of the leopards due to the high mortality rates but they are beautiful. Any other suggestions? Also how many wrasses could I reasonably put in this tank. Will have a 55gallon sump/refuge and good skimmer.

 

[38bill]

Dont forget you will need a cover for the tank if you plan to keep any wrasses long term.

 

[SDguy]

I have the same size/shape tank. I have 4 flame wrasses, one twospot halichoeres, and one lubbocks.

 

[RobE]

Thanks for the input I really want a variety of fish in this tank. I also will have a full hood on it with vents to make sure that all the fish stay in there.

 

[iamwrasseman]

the leopards would be great in a tank that size along with the flame and scotts just make sure its covered well as they all are leapers and will carpet surf . i have always had scotts that became skittish and it always became a problem as they would get wounded mouths form darting into the tank and rockwork so make sure you are somewhat quiet around the tank as that helps alot . quiet as in no fast traffic or loud music

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

I would wait until the tank is older and more established if you are going with a touchy fish like the leopards. Any of the fairy or flasher wrasses would work out well and so many species to choose from. I would do a harem of flashers like McCoskers, Carpenters, or some flames.

 

[RobE]

Thanks everyone for the input. The tank is not completely set up yet so it will be a few months before anything will be going into it. I just wanted some opinions so that a can do some research and figure out what's suits me the best.

 

[rssjsb]

Thanks for the input I really want a variety of fish in this tank. I also will have a full hood on it with vents to make sure that all the fish stay in there.

By the way, a hood won't keep them in. They'll still jump out and dry out under your lights.

You'll need a cover for the openings on the tank. A lot of people use 1/4" bird netting stretched in a window screen frame. Works great.